WPP Commits $30 Million to Inclusion Programs and Anti-Racism Charities

The commitment comes weeks after CEO Mark Read addressed the May 25 killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and other “racially motivated incidents” in a LinkedIn post. In the post, he said WPP needs to take “more fundamental and concrete action” to fight racism and better support Black employees. 

Today, the holding company pledged to spend $10 million a year over the next three years on both internal programs and external initiatives to spur change. 

“We will make donations, offer our services pro bono and work with our media partners to support charities and other organizations committed to fighting racism, developing minority talent and addressing issues that affect Black and ethnic minority communities,” the company said in a statement on its website that outlines “commitments and actions” it’s taking.

WPP also said it will...